Production Supervisor at Nestle Foods

Position Summary

Joining Nestlé means you are joining the largest Food and Beverage company in the world. At our very core, we are a human company driven by our purpose to improve the quality of life and contribute to a healthier future.

Nestlé Nigeria is currently looking for a Production Supervisor will supervise and monitor autonomous maintenance on the production line under his responsibility to meet up with Safety, Quality, and output requirements through a strict follow up of the laid down procedure.

A day in the life of the Production Planner:

• Ensure that all issues relating to safety in his area of work and within the factory are given priority, escalate and follow up on their resolution if he needs a support. 
• Maintain Food Safety awareness and its relevance to ensure strict Compliance in the workplace. Act as back up for the line supervisor when requested.               
• Responsible for performing all hygiene/cleaning operations in production floor areas like replacement of old/worn-out cleaning tools/equipment.              
• Responsible to achieve the required quantity of products with a good quality and quantity (net content, wrapping, e.tc.) according to standard specification.
• Perform the inventory of his shift and report it to his supervisor on a shifty basis.                                                           
• Must ensure that proper shift handover is done according to the Nestle Continuous Excellence standard.
• Act as an End User in the shift, to ensure that all transactions are properly captured in SAP. Serve as relief for line technician during break.   
• Fill professionally the production report and other related documents as required.                                                      
• To supervise autonomous maintenance, CIL of assets under his control.
• Adequate usage of material according to BOM (Bill of Material).

What Will Make You Successful?

• OND, HND, B.Sc in Food  science/Technology, Mechanical, Electrical, Industrial, Agricultural Engineering or related field.
• Minimum of 2 years proven experience with strong character as a line technician in the plant of interest.
• Good attitude to work and ability to interact and communicate with people.
• Demonstration of technical ability by pro-actively confronting machine malfunctions.                         
• Core knowledge of the 10 Principles and expert knowledge in our areas of responsibility.
• Understanding of factory organization and accountabilities and responsibilities.
• Basic understanding of NCE.
• Understanding of HR procedures and practices and their application E.G. grievance and disciplinary procedures.
• Understanding of Standard Operating Procedure, Cleaning Procedure, Operational Module for the Machine under his responsibility.
• Understanding of skills knowledge and behavioral requirements of positions under their responsibility (e.g. functional, hygiene, safety, technical, etc)
• Understanding of when action must be taken to minimize risks to people, products and equipment.
• Knowledge of manufacturing instructions and quality standards
• Functional understanding of all equipments.
• Ability to carry out basic troubleshooting on the line.
• Ability to communicate effectively.